coach rambler boot in production after being stapled/lasted

Factory Friday: July 17th

It's Friday and we're here with some behind the scenes shots from the production floor. We build our boots here in Eugene, Oregon and we're very proud of our process and the end result, and we think you will enjoy some behind the scenes action.

close up swatch of textured orange coach rambler leather
The rich texture and bold color of Coach Rambler leather.

closeup animation of sewing backstay on coach rambler upper
After zig-zag stitching the quarters together, the backstay is sewn on.

animation of closeup sewing of coach rambler upper
Furhter along in sewing, the gusset is sewn before excess leather is trimmed along the edge.

a collage of coach rambler uppers at various points in sewing
Coach Rambler uppers in a variety of stages in sewing department.

animation of hand using lasting machine to last coach rambler cap toe boot
As the leather is pulled around the last, the oils from tanning shift, lightening especially in the vamp.

animation of hand using lasting pliers to side last a coach rambler boot
After toe lasting, adjustments are made to the side lasting.

coach rambler boot in production upside down on white production racks
The next step from here would be heel lasting.

shallow depth of field shot of toes of sesame double shot boots upside down in production on rolling rack
Sesame in cap toe form is coming along nicely; this batch has a Dainite Ridgeway sole.

man using heat tool to smooth and spread cork
That underfoot comfort comes from evenly applied cork filling.

animation of using welt roller to press welt into midsole
After the midsole is attached, the welt is rolled to ensure good adhesion before outsole is placed and sewn.

closeup shot of sesame double shot boots from bottom showing dainite ridgeway black rubber sole
The aforementioned Ridgeway sole on the Sesame Double Shot boots.

animation of sanding edge of outsole welt and midsole
Cleaning up the edge for the perfect silhouette.

animation of hands wrapping up coach rambler boot in branded black tissue paper
Wrapped up and ready to ship.

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